Asia, here I come (back)

Loughton_Monkey

Out,_Vile_Jelly wrote: »

I think you're over-exaggerating a wee bit, but all the best.

Is it possible to 'over' exaggerate?

If I've told Bendix once, I must have told him a million times not to exaggerate.

wotsthat

bendix wrote: »

Well, my dear old Britain, as much as I love you I just don't think I can stick around and watch you turn into a welfare dependant, high tax, yobbish backwater anymore. I'm heading back to the wonderful shores of Asia . .

You've been watching Jamie's Dream School haven't you - it makes me want to jump on the next flight out as well.

All the best by the way

bendix

Out,_Vile_Jelly wrote: »

I think you're over-exaggerating a wee bit, but all the best.

Which part am I exaggerating?

ruggedtoast

wotsthat wrote: »

You've been watching Jamie's Dream School haven't you - it makes me want to jump on the next flight out as well.

All the best by the way

Been avoiding that, think the combination of Jamie Oliver and chav children would be more than I could bear.

mr_fishbulb

Congrats Bendix

mramra

Bendix seems like a knowledgeable fellow. I have a question he may be able to help me with:

I am short of cash right now and have £1273.22 saved in a pension - can I cash it in?

wherediditallgothen

Make sure you pack enough ping pong balls for your regular sojourns to Thailand.

Out,_Vile_Jelly

bendix wrote: »

Which part am I exaggerating?

Well, not all of your taxes go on feral lowlifes. A lot goes on maintaining this country as a modern European democracy where anyone can go to school, get treatment for cancer, start a business, become a politician etc.

Isn't it fair to say that Hong Kong is an attractive place to work now because of its British influenced past- high English language skills, good education etc. I'm sure you wouldn't be so enthusiastic about going to work in rural SE Asia, or are planning on swapping your British/EU passport for a Chinese one.

chewmylegoff

mramra wrote: »

Bendix seems like a knowledgeable fellow. I have a question he may be able to help me with:

I am short of cash right now and have £1273.22 saved in a pension - can I cash it in?

just to clarify, yes it is a public sector pension.

Sibley

Sibley can kiss my a**e. Real expats don't mix with white trash expats like him ;-)

Whats a real expat?

Oh I get it. Instead of enjoying yourself being with sexy girls, staying in nice hotels and having a great circle of friends it's better to walk around thinking you are really clever and try to make a life with a Thai family who secretly hate you and will fleece you of all everything you own.

Good luck with your job anyway.